To know for an hour you were mine completely -- Mine in…
““To know for an hour you were mine completely -- Mine in body and soul, my own -- I would bear unending tortures sweetly, With not a murmur and not a moan. A lighter sin or a lesser error Might change through hope or fear divine; But there is no fear, and hell has no terror, To change or alter a love like mine.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A lover declares absolute devotion, willing to endure any pain without complaint, trusting love over fear or punishment.
In simple terms: Total devotion despite suffering.
Embrace love without fear.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- marriage
- long‑distance relationships
- intense emotional bonds
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you endure for love?
- How does fear affect love?